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Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Dec. 23-31, 2025
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Laurels & lances: Safety & honor
Laurel: To being prepared. Two Philadelphia lawmakers introduced legislation in October to require school districts to stock naloxone — a medication that reverses an opioid overdose and can save lives. A TribLive story revealed that many Southwestern Pennsylvania districts didn’t need a law passed. They already have naloxone on hand...
Letter to the editor: Family key to joy and goodness
This past Sunday was the Feast of the Holy Family. The following is from the Magis Center’s daily reflection: “Jesus, Emmanuel, ‘God with us,’ chose to be born as a member of the human family. More than this, however, He chose to have a mother and a father, and He...
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson responds to questions about injury, future entering Steelers game
BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson emerged from the field house like a phoenix Thursday in Owings Mills, his back contusion protected by a flak jacket and teammates and coaches energized by his presence on an otherwise bitterly cold afternoon. The two-time NFL MVP’s full participation in practice for a...
High school sports schedule for Jan. 2, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Friday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Nonsection Beaver Falls at Ambridge, 7:30 p.m. Beth-Center at South Side, 7:30 p.m. Brownsville at Geibel, 7:30 p.m. Central Catholic at Penn Hills, 7:30 p.m. Deer Lakes at Mohawk, 7:30 p.m. Fox Chapel at...
Dolphins hire Troy Aikman as a consultant in general manager search
MIAMI — The Dolphins hired ESPN NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Troy Aikman as a consultant to assist in their general manager search, a league source said Thursday. Aikman, who recently began working in the role, will remain ESPN’s lead NFL commentator while assisting owner Stephen Ross...
Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer entering transfer portal; LB Tony Rojas will return
Perhaps the biggest domino of coach Matt Campbell’s first offseason at Penn State has seemingly fallen. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer is set to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Thursday. This presumably ends his time with Penn State once the transfer portal officially opens Friday. However, a big piece...
Polar plunge draws the brave to Mon Wharf for New Year’s Day jump into Monongahela River
Brave participants jumped into the Monongahela River along the Mon Wharf in Pittsburgh Thursday morning at the annual Pittsburgh Polar Bear Plunge. Proceeds from T-shirt and other sales at the event benefited WTAE’s Project Bundle-Up....
Here’s why we eat pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day
We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, we are obligated to eat pork and sauerkraut. But why? Yes, it’s a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that we all follow, but it’s important to know its history. (It’s also fun.) So here’s why we eat pork and sauerkraut as well as other...
Snowstorm drops up to 5 inches of snow across region
The new year rang in with high winds and heavy snow overnight that put a damper on the First Night turnout in Pittsburgh and left a fresh blanket of white across the region. Pittsburgh police said there were no issues during the First Night celebration as there were light crowds,...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 2-4
Welcome to 2026! Time for new beginning, new goals and new experiences all over Pittsburgh. Here are a few ideas for new things to do this weekend to get your year started right. Laser shows at Buhl Planetarium For fans of blockbuster Netflix show “Stranger Things” or pop superstar Taylor...
The Stroller, Jan. 1, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Happy New Year! May...
PennDOT eases some interstate restrictions in Allegheny County; Beaver, Lawrence limits remain in place
PennDOT has lifted the speed restrictions on highways in Allegheny County while they remain in effect in Beaver and Lawrence counties. The transportation department recommends motorists avoid unnecessary travel but those who do head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on these highways: Beaver County: I-376 (Beaver Valley...
Former Laurel Highlands star Rodney Gallagher to transfer from West Virginia
Former Laurel Highlands star Rodney Gallagher is hitting the transfer portal. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound receiver played three seasons for West Virginia, totaling 64 catches for 605 yards and three touchdowns. This past season, he caught 28 balls for 243 yards. The versatile Gallagher also rushed 45 times for 221 yards...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to practice ahead of Steelers game: ‘Very optimistic’Video
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson is back. The Ravens quarterback returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a back injury in the second quarter of a Week 16 loss to New England. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player had been sidelined the past nine days and missed Saturday...
Kennedy Center renaming divides musicians leaving and staying
Grammy-nominated trumpeter Wayne Tucker is the latest artist to cancel his performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, following the board’s decision to add President Donald Trump’s name to the nation’s premier cultural center. “We have already been in touch with the Kennedy Center about cancellation,” the musician said in...
Amid conflicting vaccine recommendations, Americans are less likely to trust Trump’s CDC, a Penn study finds
After a year of major shifts in the federal government’s policy toward vaccines, Americans are now more likely to trust the American Medical Association than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when the two conflict on vaccine guidance, a new survey shows. The survey, conducted by the University of...
Maureen Flatley and Taylor Barkley: AI can help fix what’s broken in foster care
President Donald Trump’s executive order directing states to deploy artificial intelligence in foster care isn’t just welcome — it’s overdue. The provision calling for “predictive analytics and tools powered by artificial intelligence, to increase caregiver recruitment and retention rates, improve caregiver and child matching, and deploy Federal child-welfare funding to...
Holy Family Parish serves Christmas Day meals to community members
On a cool Christmas morning, Holy Family Parish, in the eastern suburbs of Plum, Verona, Oakmont and Penn Hills, continued its tradition of celebrating Jesus’ birth by sharing brunch with about 170 guests at St. Joseph Church Hall in Verona and Our Lady of Joy Church Hall in Plum. The...
Gallery: Photos from Dec. 31, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
Letter to the editor: Who cried for Israel?
The writer of the letter “Who cried for the children of Gaza?” (Dec. 3, TribLive) uses the metaphor of the shedding of tears to accuse various individuals and organizations of callousness and complicity in the destruction and suffering of the people of Gaza. I cannot help but notice that the...
Firefighters battle blaze in East Huntingdon homeVideo
An East Huntingdon home was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning, and firefighters contended with snow and cold temperatures while extinguishing the blaze. Three people escaped the Mt. Pleasant Road home about 7 a.m. as flames spread through it. East Huntingdon fire Chief Rich DeForrest said it was fully engulfed when...
Letter to the editor: Trump Derangement Syndrome
The term “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is not examined properly. A more accurate definition might be demonstrated in the opinion of Jared Whitely (“Counterpoint: It’s real, and it’s spectacular,” Dec. 20, TribLive), who believes that the opponents of President Trump are allergic to facts. It’s no secret that the president and...
Editorial: Preparing for the politics of 2026
There is something clarifying about opening a fresh calendar. The pages are clean, the boxes empty, the year ahead undefined. It invites planning even as experience reminds us that no year ever unfolds exactly as written. This will be another year when Pennsylvania finds itself under a political spotlight. Presidential...
Review: Twists and laughs of ‘Clue’ slay at the Benedum Center
It’s a play! Of a movie! Of a board game! The 1985 cult classic comedy film “Clue” certainly seems ripe for the stage, with quickfire dialogue, a single-mansion setting and plenty of room for actors to make their mark. The movie features memorable performances from character actor legends including Tim...
